INDEPENDENCE -
is Future of Cinema that's happening now.
In 2022 we’re opening our hearts to all forms of independent filmmaking. MIAFF celebrate, screen, promote and work with independent creators. Here at the centre of Italian culture you’ll be immersed in the new era of cinematography. We’re screening works that have the power to evoke emotions and change minds.
What we do
Annual Event with workshops,
Q&A, lunch with filmmakers and different types of further collaborations will be held in March 2026.

SUBMIT
Awards&Prizes

Best Picture
Best Narrative Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Action
Best Sci-Fi
Best Fantasy
Film Best Crime Film
Best Mystery Film
Best Film Noir
Best Virtual Reality
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Microfilm
Best Indie Film
Best Web Series
Best TV Series
Best Web/TV Pilot
Best Music Video
Best Experimental Film
Best Inspirational Film
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Actor in an Indie Film
Best Actress in an Indie Film
Best Child/Young Actor
Best Child/Young Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Duo Best Ensemble
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best First Time Director (Feature)
Best First Time Director (Short)
Best Student Film
Best TV Series
Best Web/TV Pilot
Best Song in a Film
Best Sound Design
Best Visual Effects
Best Trailer
Best Original Story
Best Television Script
Best Screenplay Short
Best Screenplay Feature
Best First Time Screenwriter
SUBMIT
Award Winners
Winners – June 2025
  • Tears To A Glass Eye
    Best Original Score
    Best Director
    Best Film Noir
    Best Mystery Film
  • Family Cellars
    Best Television Script
  • BLINK
    Best Screenplay Short
  • JOHNNY
    Best Web Series
  • Muggle
    Best Music Video
  • i-REAL
    Best Narrative Short
  • Goodnight Killer
    Best First Time Director
  • Laura Living Backwards
    Best Sci-Fi
    Best First Time Screenwriter
  • Avarice
    Best Supporting Actor
    Best Actor
  • The Surrogate
    Best Drama
  • Heroes From Heaven: Battle Ground Earth
    Best Screenplay Feature
  • TOKYO STRANGE TALE
    Best Narrative Feature
  • Autodrom
    Best Editing
    Best Sound Design
  • Hands Of The Universe
    Best Documentary
  • Rash
    Best Actress
  • L.A. 4ORCE
    Best Ensemble
    Best Duo
  • The Roots
    Best Thriller
  • 四十九 - SEEK
    Best Indie Film
    Best Action
    Best Actor in an Indie Film
    Best Actress in an Indie Film
  • BADWOODS
    Best Inspirational Film
  • Life of us
    Best Visual Effects
  • Culturally Plant-Based
    Best TV Series
  • FAHRENHEIT 2051
    Best Microfilm
    Best Comedy
  • Dead Butterflies
    Best Horror
  • Devil
    Best Animation
  • The Crone
    Best Fantasy Film
  • INVISIBLE SCARS
    Best Cinematography
  • A Tropical Call
    Best Student Film
  • GOOD MORNING MOM
    Best First Time Director (Short)
  • The 12th Letter
    Best Original Story
  • Up, Up and Away
    Best Child/Young Actor
  • Lost in Translation
    Best Experimental Film
  • Paint To Pixel VR
    Best Virtual Reality
Rules & Terms
Films must have been completed in the past 4 years.
We consider films regardless of their premiere status. Even if your film has already premiered at another festival, whether it screened at a physical venue or online, it’s still eligible for consideration.
The applicant holds the sole responsibility of copyright clearance of any copyrighted material in the film
The festival has the right to use a trailer, stills, pics and posters for promotional purposes in various film magazines, social media, websites, etc.
  • Entry fees are non refundable.
  • English subtitles are required for foreign language films.
  • Shorts must be less than 50 minutes.
All projects over 50 minutes should submit to the feature category.

  • The festival will only communicate with the submitter of the film project.
  • Festival reserves rights to change date and place of the annual event due to COVID - restrictions.
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